SUMS Synonyms: 180 Similar and Opposite Words

sums 1 of 2

noun

plural of sum

as in totals

a complete amount of something the sum of human knowledge on that subject

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as in summaries

a short statement of the main points the district attorney delivered a sum of the evidence against the accused that was simply staggering

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as in heights

the highest part or point he declared that he had reached the sum of joy when his newborn daughter was laid in his arms

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as in roots

the central part or aspect of something under consideration the sum of the issue is: who will pay for this?

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sum

as in adds

to combine (numbers) into a single sum can sum figures in his head faster than I can punch them into a calculator

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Recent Examples of sums

Noun

Drake Remains Far Ahead of Future Future’s career sums are historic, but Drake remains far ahead of his sometimes collaborator. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Hard to follow the money No one knows the exact scale of cartel donations to Mexican political campaigns, but even former electoral officials acknowledge the sums are significant. — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 Amazon has already committed enormous sums to expanding AWS capacity, including data centers and networking equipment. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 July 2026 Crowdfunding campaigns on social media brought in enormous sums from around the world, and much of it went toward the purchase of drones on the open market. — Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 The club is not usually keen to invest large sums of money in players approaching the age of 30, and in this case Rodri had a serious knee injury in 2024 which, as is often the case in such situations, was followed by muscle injuries. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Beijing did not have to fire a shot, spend vast sums or use up political capital. — Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 17 July 2026 That was one of thousands of cases in which scammers lured their marks through social media posts and sent them through fake court hearings and other official-looking steps, charging large sums along the way. — Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 16 July 2026 Some of these companies, including Thinking Machines, have nabbed substantial sums from investors before releasing any products. — Shirin Ghaffary, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Verb

Calling it the Things Can Only Get Better Tour really sums it up. — Dave Gil De Rubio, Daily News, 14 July 2026 The rent adjustment maximum is based on a formula that sums a 5% base rate with the annual change in the California Consumer Price Index, up to a maximum total of 10%. — Alula Alderson, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 Kakanias sums it up more succinctly. — Ian Phillips, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026 But nothing sums it up better than this – almost half of the group got Percy Jackson tattoos while in Rome, many designed by one of our travelers. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026 That's what sums it up best, is Change of Plans. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 That about sums it up nicely, song. — Glen Weldon, NPR, 14 May 2026 That sums to about $40 billion – far short of the $56 billion price tag for eBay. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 4 May 2026 Owner and hotel manager Andrea Scherz describes the look as mountain chic with a British touch, and that pretty much sums it up. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sums

Noun

Those totals tower over the X accounts of almost any of Underdog’s gaming competitors, including DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics and Kalshi.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026
Year totals may not match CDC year-end figures due to how weekly case counts are tallied in the first and last week of each year.

— Erika Edwards, NBC news, 24 July 2026

Definition of totals

Noun

First, the Commonwealth needs a formal process for concerned parties to appeal or challenge ballot summaries early in the process, before language written by the Attorney General becomes the basis for litigation months later.

— Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
There were already countless translations of these ancient texts, and there were adaptations and summaries of those translations.

— Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Definition of summaries

Noun

The demand has driven home prices to new heights, with the cost of everything else, from food to insurance, climbing along the way.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
Babcock’s verbal about Komarev never reached those hyperbolic heights, but his deployment of the player raised eyebrows in Toronto.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of heights

Noun

For a natural, lash-enhancing effect, Briceno suggests pressing the pencil directly into the roots of your lashes rather than drawing a thick line above them.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
Kachakji is specific in calling out the Arab roots of her food, as opposed to generically calling it Mediterranean.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of roots

Verb

The wings are savory, fragrant, and mildly spicy, with a subtle numbing sensation from the peppercorns that adds depth without overpowering the dish.

— Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
An update for Claude subscribers adds a new way to teach its AI chatbot how to complete some of your most tedious workflows.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Definition of adds

Noun

The 2027 total solar eclipse is part of a family of moon shadows called Saros 136, which produces very long-duration totalities.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
While Spain offers a European setting, many eclipse chasers are eyeing destinations like Tunisia and Egypt for their very long totalities and very high chances of clear skies.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 May 2026

Definition of totalities

Noun

The outlines of the pads of those mighty feet told of a body far larger than that of any black that the Jemez supports.

— Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
While the Department of Health and Human Services has discussed plans to hold such a meeting, the outlines of the discussion haven’t been reported.

— Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 13 July 2026

Definition of outlines

Noun

In several looks, the hips protruded impressively outward, but the silhouette appeared more subtle and somewhat suitable for everyday wear in the label’s delicate camisole tops.

— Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
Coming up with new ways to rework these timeless basics can prove challenging, especially when soaring temperatures leave little room for layering, so rely on these celebrity outfits built around the simple tops as your guide.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 July 2026